June, 2020

• 2 June

  Furloughs in Germany hit record 7m

  Bloomberg Companies in Germany used government support to compensate lost wages for a record 7.3 million employees in May, according to the Ifo Institute. A state scheme designed to prevent widespread dismissals initially saw applications for more than 10 million workers in March and April. As companies fought to survive the economic fallout from the pandemic, 72% of their staff ...

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• 2 June

  France sees 11% drop in economy this year

  

  Bloomberg France will push on with tax-cut plans and broad economic overhauls to help the country rebound from a recession that will be deeper than previously anticipated, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said. The economy will shrink 11% this year, more than the 8% previously predicted. Le Maire said that means France must continue with emergency support and pro-business reforms, ...

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• 2 June

  World’s biggest jewellery firm moves to recycled gold, silver

  

  Bloomberg Pandora A/S, which makes more pieces of jewellery than any other company in the world, will stop relying on newly mined gold and silver and instead use only recycled precious metals. The new policy, which takes effect in 2025, will help the Copenhagen-based company beef up its climate credentials and make it a more appealing target for investors eager ...

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• 2 June

  Spanish surge in jobless claims starting to ease

  

  Bloomberg The number of Spaniards filing for jobless claims rose in May at a much slower pace than the previous two months, a sign that businesses are getting back to work as Spain gradually lifts its strict lockdown measures. Claims rose by 26,573, the Labour Ministry said on Tuesday. But some sectors saw an increase in hiring, including construction, and ...

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• 2 June

  Stocks in Europe, Asia rise as futures edge higher; oil gains

  

  Bloomberg Stocks rose in Europe and Asia and US equity futures edged higher as investors weighed positive signs on stimulus and the global economy against worsening social unrest in America. Oil advanced. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index opened in the green, with the DAX pacing gains as German Chancellor Angela Merkel seeks to thrash out a deal on a second ...

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• 2 June

  India stocks set for best run in 7 months on lockdown exit

  

  Bloomberg Indian stocks are poised for their longest winning run since November amid optimism that easing of the nationwide lockdown will reboot economic growth. The S&P BSE Sensex and the NSE Nifty 50 Index each rose 0.9% as of 12:11 pm in Mumbai. Both gauges are set for their fifth day of gains and longest winning streak since November 4. ...

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• 2 June

  Activist fund sees developed Asia stocks catching up to rally

  Bloomberg Things will get better for most of Asia’s developed stock markets, according to Quarz Capital Management Ltd. “All developed Asian countries, especially Japan, Singapore and Australia, have started to stimulate their economies massively,” said Jan Moermann, founder and chief investment officer of the activist fund that holds Asian stocks. “We expect a potential catch up of these markets to ...

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• 1 June

  Gross bank assets in Abu Dhabi, Dubai hit AED2.89tn by April-end

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The central bank of the UAE has revealed that the gross assets of banks operating in Abu Dhabi and Dubai have risen to around AED2.897 trillion, by the end of April, accounting for 92 percent of total banking assets in the country, which are estimated at AED3.156 trillion. Dubai banks’ assets amounted to AED1.489.2 trillion, according ...

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• 1 June

  UAE’s Julphar announces AED500mn rights issue

  

  RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries, Julphar, on Monday announced the launch of its AED500 million ($136.13 million) rights issue as the company progresses on its ambitious turnaround plan. The rights issue is set to improve the company’s capital position and debt profile and will provide the financial foundation for the successful implementation of the company’s medium-term growth strategy, ...

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• 1 June

  Kizad opens largest rest, refuelling facility in region

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad), broke ground for a new dedicated Truck Plaza, comprising refuelling and rest facilities with the Industrial Zone. The project was introduced to HH Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Executive Council and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office, during his visit to Kizad to ...

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